R&D - Fine Particle Measurement Solution

The Netherlands is preparing for this, and Germany is expected to take the plunge as early as 2021.

The measurement of ultrafine particles is a hot topic among our European neighbors.

At the AUTO PROOF / AMT LIVE exhibition in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, CAPELEC unveiled a particle measurement device with part number PN that offers the advantage of quickly, easily, and accurately detecting EURO5 and EURO6 vehicles with defective or compromised particulate filters.

The Netherlands is part of a European group called NPTI, which is working on this issue. Following a successful initial investigation campaign conducted by GOCA in Belgium, the Netherlands decided to launch a roadside inspection phase in 2020 and plans to include this type of test as part of periodic vehicle inspections starting in 2021.

Belgium, followed by Germany, are expected to follow suit.